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First human case of West Nile virus confirmed in state 2

Search for missing person ends with body found 3

Orfordville T-ball teams 4-5

‘Saturday with Fat Daddy’ at Traffic Jams

Wisconsin pinstripe artist Mark Hagstrom shows off his talent at the shop as well as nationally

Compiled by Amy Cushing RVP STAFF

On July 22, Traffic James Speed Shop in Clinton, which is owned by Robert Yonkee, hosted “Saturday with Fat Daddy,” where pinstripe artist Mark Hagstrom demonstrated this intricate art form for several hours.

That day, Hagstrom, who owns Fat Daddy Lines & Designs, worked his magic on both a truck and a car.

The truck was a Ford F450 Harley-Davidson edition – one of only four in the country. He added pinstripes around the door handles, up the side of the cab, on the tailgate, and around the wheel wells, as well as a hood piece.

“The style of pinstriping is called ‘traditional hotrod’, with thick and thin lines to add weight in certain places. It’s the most widely used style in pinstriping,” Hagstrom explained.

The other vehicle, a car, belonged to a woman who wanted custom art. Her nickname is “Mouse”, which her father gave her as a young girl, so Hagstrom chose to do a female version of Mighty Mouse on the car, showing that he can do more than add pinstripes.

Scroll style pinstriping is the type used with this car, which Hagstrom describes as “a series of loops and hoops

in varied moves to create the look. Then I add little ‘feather’ style teardrop shapes to accent the design. It is all done freehand.”

Hagstrom said he usually does not do client work while at these demonstrations.

“I like to focus on my client’s project without having interruptions,” he said. “I believe that when they are paying me to do their pride and joy, I want my full attention on it.”

Traffic Jams will be featuring Hagstrom every third Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., so he can continue to share his pinstriping and artistic talents.

About Mark Hagstrom and Fat Daddy Lines & Designs

Hagstrom, of Germantown, owns and operates Fat Daddy Lines & Designs. Fat Daddy features hand painted pinstriping, gold and silver leaf gilding work, graphics and cartoons, signs, and custom fine art. He has been practicing the art professionally for over 31 years.

Hagstrom joined the team of professionals at Traffic

At the Rock County Fair

Jams Speed Shop to offer his skills to the Hot Rod community. He also works out of his studio in Germantown outside of the shop.

Some of his accomplishments include being a Roth Foundation approved official Rat Fink artist.

“I love the Rat Fink char-

acter,” he mused, “and do many paintings with him for my customers. The backstory is that in the early 1960s when Mickey Mouse hit the scene, Ed ‘Big Daddy’ Roth created Rat Fink, which became the anti-Mickey Mouse in that time. Many hot-rodders and bikers were anti-establishment and Rat Fink fit into that culture.”

Hagstrom was asked to be part of a traveling art show that focused on pinstriping as a fine art and is being featured at museums across the country. His piece is currently in Salina, Kansas, at the Garage Auto Museum. It’s named “Flyin’ Paint”. He describes it as a 36-inch high by 17-inch wide steel oval with a rolled edge painted metalflake with candy orange and dark oranges. The variegated gold leaf is hand gilded and “engine turned” with three clear coats and eight colors of pinstriping done in Hagstrom’s “Donut Boy” style scroll work.

There are about 50 top artists from across the country who are also participating in this show.

While pinstriping is not yet recognized as an official fine art by the art community, their goal as artists of the almost forgotten craft is to bring it into the art mainstream. The final showing will be the Petersen Auto-

motive Museum in Los Angeles, California.

Hagstrom has also been chosen several times as a T-shirt design artist and has work featured on many of them across the country.

Pinstriping is his main love and passion. He said he paints nearly every day of the year. He pinstripes

everything from cars and trucks, motorcycles and helmets to custom pinstriped wall art for the home, shop, or office. He has also striped things like toilet seats (but only new ones!), drink cups, water bottles, flasks, bottle openers, and, as he jokes,

SUBMITTED PHOTO Brodhead Independent-Register

These goats, along with many other animals, were on display at the Rock County Fair in Janesville on July 29.

Hagstrom

SUBMITTED PHOTOS Brodhead Independent-Register

Above: (left) Hagstrom works on the tailgate of a rare Ford F450 Harley-Davidson edition truck. Here, he is demonstrating the “traditional hot rod style” of pinstriping, the most widely used style; (right) an interior piece in progress on the same truck is shown, all of which Hagstrom does freehand.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Brodhead Independent-Register On the rear hatch of “Mouse’s” car, Hagstrom is demonstrating “scroll style pinstriping”.

First human case of West

Nile virus confirmed in state

DHS urges everyone to continue to prevent mosquito bites

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Public Health Madison and Dane County have confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in a Wisconsin resident this year. The individual is a resident of Dane County. Cases of West Nile virus have also been reported in three horses in Wisconsin and several mosquito pools. The horse cases were located in Dunn and Clark counties, and the positive mosquitoes were from Milwaukee and Lafayette counties.

“This confirmed case in a Wisconsin resident is a reminder that even as summer winds down, we still need to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites. While West Nile virus and other viruses spread by mosquitoes pose a risk to all Wisconsinites, people who have weakened immune systems are at the greatest risk for serious illness,” said State Health Officer Paula Tran.

Since West Nile virus was first detected in Wisconsin in 2002, infections in humans have been reported from June through October.

An average of 17 cases of West Nile virus are reported among Wisconsin residents each year. West Nile virus infections in humans have been reported from June through October. However, most people with West Nile virus report becoming ill in August and September. The risk of West Nile virus infec-

tion continues until the first hard frost.

West Nile virus is spread to humans, horses, birds, and other animals through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes acquire West Nile virus by feeding on infected birds. The virus is not spread directly from person to person, animal to animal, or animal to person.

Most people (80%) who are infected with West Nile virus do not get sick. Those who do become ill usually experience mild symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle ache, rash, and fatigue. However, some people (less than 1%) who become infected with the virus get seriously ill with symptoms that include high fever, muscle weakness, stiff neck, disorientation, mental confusion, tremors, confusion, paralysis, and coma. Older adults and those with compromised immune systems are at greater risk of developing severe illness that can be fatal. It is important that people contact a health care provider if they suspect they have West Nile virus illness.

The best way to avoid illnesses spread by mosquitoes is to reduce exposure to mosquitoes and eliminate mosquito breeding sites. DHS offers these tips to protect yourself and your family against mosquito bites:

Avoid mosquito bites

• Apply an insect repellent with DEET, picaridin, oil of

Obituaries

RONALD BRAUN

Ronald “Ron” William Braun, age 80, of Brodhead passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the Monroe Clinic Hospital.

lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535 to exposed skin and clothing.

• Prior to heading outdoors, treat clothing with permethrin; do not apply permethrin directly to skin.

• Consider rescheduling outdoor activities that occur during evening or early morning hours, when mosquitoes that spread West Nile virus are most active.

• Wear long-sleeves, long pants, and socks when outdoors to help keep mosquitoes away from your skin.

Mosquito-proof your home

• Make sure window and door screens are intact and tightly-fitted to prevent mosquitoes from getting into your home.

• Prevent mosquitoes from breeding around your home by removing stagnant water from items around your property, such as tin cans, plastic containers, flower pots, discarded tires, roof gutters, and downspouts.

• Turn over wheelbarrows, kiddie pools, buckets, and small boats such as canoes and kayaks when not in use.

• Change the water in bird baths and pet dishes at least every three days.

• Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas, and hot tubs; drain water from pool covers.

• Trim or mow tall grass, weeds, and vines since mosquitoes use these areas to rest during hot daylight hours.

Ron was born on May 10, 1943, in Monroe, to Elmer and Frances, and grew up on a farm outside of Brodhead.

Ron graduated from Brodhead High School, St. Olaf College, and Drake University Law School. Following law school, he married Vivienne Lindquist and returned to his hometown of Brodhead establishing Braun Law Office to practice law and serve his community.

Ron was involved with and volunteered service for several local organizations in-

DARRELL CARPENTER

Darrell Carpenter, age 68, passed away while at his home on Aug. 16, 2023.

Darrell was born on Nov. 25, 1954 in Madison, the son of Thurl and Elizabeth “Betty” (Gehin) Carpenter. He married Carol Burkeland on Dec. 2, 1972.

Darrell worked for many years as a truck driver hauling milk, and prior to his retirement driving a dump truck. Darrell was an avid sports fan of all Wisconsin sports team. He enjoyed bowling, deer hunting, his Canadian fishing trips and he played slow pitch softball in the past.

Darrell is survived by his wife, Carol; two daughters, Donna (Larry) Winterland and Kelly (Barry) Diffend-

JOAN HERSHEY

Joan C. Hershey, age 91, of Brodhead passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023 at the Evansville Manor.

She was born the daughter of James and Vera (Nelson) Gould on Aug. 23, 1931 in Rockford, Ill. Joan was united in marriage to George Scholes in 1947. She later married David Grebinger in 1952 and Glenn Hershey in 1964.

Joan was a waitress and

KEITH R. MOON

Keith R. Moon, 59, of Brodhead passed away Aug. 6, 2023. He was born June 27, 1964 the son of Robert and Barbara Moon. Keith graduated from Brodhead High School.

Keith enjoyed fishing with his brother, Steven. He loved old cars and music.

Keith is survived by his parents, Robert and Barbara

cluding: The Brodhead Foundation, GreenCo Industries Foundation, Decatur Lake Golf Course, Brodhead

Jaycees, Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the Green County YMCA. He was an avid runner well into his 50s and could be seen running the trails, roads, and streets of the Brodhead area in the early morning hours most days of the week. He also loved to play golf and spent many summer days playing Decatur Lake Golf Course and many courses around Wisconsin.

erfer; seven grandchildren, Darby Millard (Wynn), Riley (Tanner)

Trace, Austin (Kayla) Diffenderfer, Layne (Maddie) Millard, Bailey Diffenderfer, Addison Winterland and Charleston Winterland; three great-grandchildren, Olivia, Sophia and Sutter; his mother, Betty Peterson; four siblings, Karen Ascher, Kathy (Dennis) Nipple, David (Jeanette) Carpenter and Jeff (Betsy) Peterson; five step siblings, three brothers-in-law, a mother-in-law and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

hostess at Harris House for many years. Later she received her CNA certification and continued working in health care until her retirement. Joan was a member of the Brodhead Congregational United Church of Christ.

of Brodhead; brother, Steven; sister, Lynette of Woodford, Ill., lots of nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held at a later date with a celebration of life for friends and family to follow.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Vivienne Braun; children Matthew (Haleemah) and Amanda (Jessica); grandchildren Haneefah, Khadeejah, Muhummed, Faatimah.

He was preceded in death by Elmer (Patricia) Braun; mother, Frances (Hexom) Braun; stepmother, Patricia Braun; brother, Roger Braun; and sisters, Nancy Delvis and Linda Preston. A celebration of Ron’s life will be held at Three Waters Reserve at N3941 Golf Course Road, Brodhead on Sunday, Sept. 24 from 1 until 3 p.m.

The DL Newcomer Funeral Home in Brodhead assisted the family with arrangements.

Darrell was preceded in death by his father, Thurl Carpenter; his step father, Vernus Peterson and his father-inlaw, Myron Burkeland.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to SSM Hospice in Monroe for the care they gave to Darrell.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the family in Darrell’s memory.

A visitation was held at the DL Newcomer Funeral Home in Brodhead on Monday, Aug. 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial services were held at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, East 9th Avenue in Brodhead on Tuesday, Aug. 22, at 11 a.m. with a visitation one hour prior at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services.

Joan is survived by her children, Nancy Martin of Goodrich, Texas, Stanley Scholes of Kalispell, Mont.; Dottie May of Brodhead; Wally Hershey of New Glarus; and James Hershey, of Phoenix, Ariz.; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and siblings, Jeanne Scholes of Brodhead, Lynn Herzberg of Sun Prairie, Judy Gutshall of Evansville; and sister-inlaw, Fern Gould of Bluffton, Ind.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brother, Skip Gould.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at the Brodhead Congregational United Church of Christ with Pastor Shawn Stapleton officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Brodhead.

A visitation was held from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Everson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Clean Sweep event full for Aug. 26

The Rock County Clean Sweep drop-off for hazardous chemicals in Janesville on Saturday, Aug. 26, is full and registration for residents and eligible businesses has closed.

A waiting list has been started in case of cancellations, as well as a mailing list for residents and businesses interested in the next Clean Sweep being planned for

June and August 2024. Please email mary.kubiak@co.rock. wi.us or call 608-754-6617 ext. 3 to be put on the list.

For year-round service, residents and businesses can check with Dane County Clean Sweep, online at landfill.countyofdane.com/ services/clean-sweep. Clean Sweeps in Rock and Dane counties are not affiliated, so

separate fees and conditions apply. Guides for disposal of common household chemicals, paint, oil, fluorescent bulbs, batteries, and where to recycle locally are all at the Rock County Clean Sweep website at www.co.rock.wi.us/departments/land-conservation/ clean-sweep, or can be mailed by request.

Rock County’s Text-to-911 Service operational again

The Rock County Communications Center is announcing Text-to-911 Services in Rock County are fully operational again.

Text-to-911 services have been available in Rock County since 2015. Text-to-911 is not intended to replace voice calls to 911; however, if you are deaf, hard of hearing,

or in a dangerous situation where it is unsafe to make a voice call, text-to-911 is another way to reach emergency assistance in Rock County.

More information on text-to-911 can be found on the Rock County Communications website under the Public Education section.

Not wearing a helmet or seatbelt have been the leading causes of ATV/UTV crashes among youth over the last five years.

No helmet, seatbelts top factors in youth ATV/UTV crashes

Search

for missing person ends with body found in Beloit

On Nov. 19, 2022, at around 2:16 a.m., Rock County deputies were requested to assist Wisconsin State Patrol troopers with a vehicle stop on I-90, in which the male driver fled on foot from the troopers. He was not apprehended, but later identified by troopers as Christopher R. Miller.

On Aug. 13 of this year, at about 12:09 p.m., Rock County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 8300 block of S. Creek Road, Beloit, for a deceased person.

On Aug. 15, the Rock County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the deceased person as Christopher R. Miller.

Since then, the RCSO has received questions related to

Miller’s disappearance and the efforts to locate him. In an effort to answer those questions transparently, RCSO has provided documentation to the public.

Due to the matter being an ongoing investigation, questions pertaining to Miller’s discovery cannot be addressed by the RCSO at this time.

A summary of the Rock County Sheriff’s Office’s response to Wisconsin State Patrol’s pursuit and the efforts to assist Madison Police Department in locating Miller have

Over 100 participate in the 7th Annual U.S. Kubb Open

A perfectly sunny day graced the 7th Annual U.S. Kubb Open, held in Beloit on Saturday, Aug. 12, which attracted 48 teams from seven states: Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. With a noticeable increase in participation from the previous year and the largest team turnout since pre-Covid, the Scandinavian yard game tournament took place at Pohlman Field in Telfer Park for the third consecutive year.

Team Chaska Noisemakers, comprised of Jason Larson (St. Louis Park, Minn.) and Trevor Bailey (Minneapolis, Minn.) claimed the 2023

U.S. Kubb Open Championship by defeating TC/EC, comprised of Chad Stute (St. Paul, Minn.) and Cory Shay (Eau Claire) to take home the championship trophy. Third place was claimed by John Ellingsen (Eau Claire) and Joe Dekan (Eau Claire) of team Flux Capacitors with a victory over Lars Arneson (Madison) and Dave Giese (Fitchburg) of Ragnarok’s Furor. The event paid out $1,470 in prize money, the highest since 2018, with the winning duo taking home $500 of the prize pool. Each of the top four teams received medals to commemorate their accomplishments and the top two finishers in each of three

consolation brackets also received medals.

Scott Taylor (Eau Claire) and Bryce Pecore (Fall River) of Fisting Krakens claimed the Consolation Bracket A championship with a victory over Bob Hickes (Morgantown, Penn.) and Jesse Fraim (Kalamazoo, Mich.) of Wolves with ‘Staches.

Consolation Bracket B was claimed by Dan Ivanuck’s Worst Nightmare, comprised of Owen Ivanuck (Rockton, Ill.) and Cade Allgeir (Rockton, Ill.) with a victory over Jason Halvorson (Rochester, Minn.) and Dee Dee Halvorson (Rochester, Minn.) of Kubb Nerds. Consolation

Bracket C saw Lenny Betker (Beloit) and Dahlton Betker (Beloit) of Fowl Kubb defeat Ari Tessitore (Madison) and Rainer Grimm (Madison) of Cultivation & Construction Crew for the top spot.

The One vs. One tournament on Sunday, following the U.S. Kubb Open, is another Beloit tradition that was honored at Pohlman Field on Sunday, Aug. 13. After finishing in fourth place on Saturday, David Giese (Fitchburg) claimed victory over Jade Linge (Superior) in the championship match. Dan Ivanuck (Roscoe, Ill.) captured the bronze with a third-place

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been released in a 15-page PDF document and can be reviewed on the RCSO’s website at www.co.rock.wi.us/ departments/sheriff-s-office/ media-releases, titled “202308-16 Efforts to Locate Missing Madison Resident Christopher R. Miller.”

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges youth ATV/UTV operators and their parents to operate responsibly.

Over the last five years, 70% of fatal crashes involving operators or passengers under the age of 18 occurred on private lands. Lack of helmets, not using seatbelts in UTVs and inexperience are among the top factors in these crashes.

“Parents and guardians need to stay alert and teach children to ride responsibly by making sure they wear helmets and seatbelts, take

an ATV safety course and get mentorship from an experienced adult,” said Lt. Warden Jake Holsclaw, DNR Off-Highway Vehicle Administrator.

Crashes resulting in injury or fatality don’t only happen to kids. The same guidelines for helmet and seatbelt use also apply to adults. The DNR reminds adult riders to always ride sober.

Regardless of if a rider is an adult or a child, one of the best things ATV and UTV operators can do to stay safe is take an online safety course. A list of approved safety educa-

tion classes is available on the DNR Safety Education webpage at dnr.wisconsin.gov/ Education/OutdoorSkills/ safetyEducation. Wisconsin law requires every operator involved in a crash to report the incident without delay to law enforcement officials. In addition, within 10 days of the incident, the operator must submit a written report to the DNR. For more information on ATV and UTV recreation in Wisconsin, visit the DNR’s ATV/UTV riding in Wisconsin webpage at dnr.wisconsin. gov/topic/atv.

Since

Christopher R. Miller

Orfordville T-ball teams for Summer 2023

Above: The Green T-ball team for Orfordville for Summer 2023. Back row: Cade Cavitt, Coach Sarah Cavitt, Liza Tews, Fiona Jones, Coach Katie Purkapile, Colton Purkapile. Front row: Lola Flood, Julien Clark, RJ Tison, Emma Burtness.

Bottom right: The Pink T-ball team for Orfordville for Summer 2023. Back row: Coach Brittany Knutson, Axel Knutson, Oliver Hauri, Adalyn Hansberry, Carson Allar-Pohlman, Coach Kristie Martin. Front row: Jolene Titus, Gabriel Wollin, Wynter Johnson. Missing: Rebecca Popp, Abigail Popp.

27 • 10 A.M.

2012 N. 3650th ROAD, SERENA, IL 60549

Sale located southwest of Serena, IL. Take IL RT 52 west of Serena to E. 20th Road, go south on E. 20th, which will then turn into 3650th Road, then to sale site – watch for signs. Comfort station and lunch available.

THIS IS A PARTIAL LISTING! Visit go2wegeneractions.com see more!

Two auction rings will run simultaneously, attendance permitting and if necessary. Bring a friend! Rain or shine! This is a partial listing only, expect to find surprises! Will update AuctionZip as we find other items. Limited off-road parking offered.

AUTOMOBILE, ATV, TRACTORS, GOLF CART, BOAT, CAMPING TRAILER, TOOLS & POWER EQUIPMENT: FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS: 1976 Datsun 280Z 2 door hatchback, straight 6, fuel injected, All Original, runs great 86,453 miles, NO BRAKES!!!, Kubota 4WD, RTV900XT, Diesel, side by side, dump box, 617 hrs., Kubota B7800, utility tractor, 4WD, Diesel, P/s, with Kubota LA 402 Loader, 60” mower deck, quick hitch, 3pt King Kutter 6’ blade, Farm Star 3pt post hole digger 8” screw, 3pt 5’ Box scraper, Yamaha gas golf cart with lift kit 4 passenger, 1999 John Deere 425 4 wheel stir 54” deck Garden tractor 1538 hrs. John Deere LT 160 with Freedom 42” no discharge deck, 2006 Keystone Outback 30’ camping trailer with slide out 2 awnings, Bass Tracker V-16 Guide special boat, 3 seats, with Mercury 25XD outboard motor with trailer & trap, Minnkota trolling motor 50lb thrust, Eagle fish finder, Mercury Force 40hp outboard motor runs great.

GUNS & OUTDOOR SPORTSMAN ITEMS: Mossberg 160 ATR long gun 270 cal. Scope, stabilizer stand, camo, Knights Muzzle Loader, 50 cal, with scope bolt action, Mossberg 12 ga., 2 ¾” – 3.0” shells, smooth & rifled barrel, New Haven model 285 20 ga., Lefever Nitro Special side by side double barrel 12 ga., Wall Hangers Richards open hammer side by side Nonfunctional, Remington 12c 22 short Hex barrel broken firing pin, Hand guns Ruger Super Red Hawk 44 mag. Ported Barrel, Ruger Model GP 100 38/ 357, Ruger P85 9 mm. Barret Quad 400 crossbow with accessories including hard shell carrier, Rods & reels, fishing tackle some older vintage lures and related items. Large quantity of Ammo.

LAWN & GARDEN & OUTDOOR: Murray 24” 2 stage snow blower, like new, Agri Fab lawn sweeper & 25-gal poly tank yard sprayer, 1000 lb. single axle trailer 5’ x 4’, Stihl gas blower,

Chainsaws: Echo CS 130 14”, Stihl 250 C 16”, Craftsman 20”, Echo HC 150 hedge trimmer, Echo SRM 225 Gas weed eater, Honda GCV 160 power washer 2400 psi, Coleman Power Mate,

ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST: Juki TL 2200 OVP Quilters sewing machine digital read with foot control; Nustep low impact exerciser digital monitors; items too numerous to mention.

TERMS: Cash, good check, credit or debit cards. Must have proper photo ID to register. All items sell to best and highest bidder. No property removed until settled for. Not responsible for items or accidents. NO BUYER’S PREMIUM. LIVE AUCTION ONLY. Must be present to bid. MUST HAVE FOID CARD TO PURCHASE GUNS, guns will be held & processed by Rick Winninger of Yorkville, IL, an authorized gun dealer for a per buyer fee of $25.

AUCTIONEERS: Chris Wegener 815-451-2820 - Sandwich, IL;

DALE & BETTY JANSEN, OWNERS

For photos and more details: go2wegenerauctions.com

Mike Espe - Elburn, IL; Joel Prestegaard - Lee, IL.

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The Blue T-ball team for Orfordville for Summer 2023. Back row: Levi Freitag, Coach Samantha Freitag, Everleigh Schwartzlow, Colt McDermott, Mila Wellnitz, Coach Dan Wellnitz, Rose Wellnitz. Front row: Trent Clarke, Palmer Wichser, Lexi Reidle, Tucker Kersten.

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The Gray T-ball team for Orfordville for Summer 2023. Back row: Llane Allen, Jack Schabow, Coach Ethan Andre, Leo Andre, Ella Atkinson. Front row: Gideon Funk, Baylee Truckey, Sydney Truckey, Estelle Govert. Missing: Elijah Finley.

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The Orange T-ball team for Orfordville for Summer 2023. Back row: Rocklan Burris, Macy Naatz, Coach Ryan Naatz, Chase Naatz, Lawson Hosseini. Front row: Harper Dahl, Reed Arnold, Rhett Nolan, Abby Olson. Missing: Clarie Bunts.

• Fat Daddy

“just about anything that will hold still long enough!”

Hagstrom does a few shows in the area throughout the general car show season and especially loves to do shows where they raise money for a charity. He attended the World of Wheels event with the Pinstripe Legends this past February at the Milwaukee Fairgrounds. He is also one of three people who run the Krazy Paint, Hot Rod Art for Kids Charity at the Piston Powered Auto-Rama in Cleveland, Ohio, each April. It is the third largest indoor car show in the country and they have been doing it 10 years running. This September, they are going to Nashville, Tennessee, with Krazy Paint to run a charity panel jam for the new show “Triple Crown of Rodding” at the Nashville Speedway racetrack. These panel jams were started by pinstripers many years ago to “give back” to kids. Artists gather from all over the country and make art for a threeday weekend and then auction off that art, with all the money raised donated to a charity that helps children. Hagstrom says it is a time-honored tradition amongst pinstripe artists.

“We all travel to do these shows on our own money for hotel and food,” he said.

Mark Hagstrom of Fat Daddy can be reached at 715-2920898, or by contacting Jamie of Traffic Jams Speed Shop for appointment times. He is also on Facebook at www. facebook.com/fat-daddybrand and his own website is www.fatdaddylines.com.

About Traffic Jams Speed Shop

Traffic Jams Speed Shop, owned by Robert Yonkee, is a full service hot rod shop that

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offers everything from car restorations to engine building, body and paint work, interiors, electrical work, stereo installation, window tinting, full detailing and handpainted pinstriping and signs.

Traffic Jams boasts two lo-

cations – their main shop in Genoa City, at 726 Walworth Street, Unit 8, and their detail shop in Clinton, at 252 Allen Street.

Find Traffic Jams online at witrafficjams.com, or call 262-745-2863.

Orfordville T-ball teams for Summer 2023

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The Purple T-ball team for Orfordville for Summer 2023. Back row: Na’Mya Blunt, Coach Bethany Cudney, Colton Cudney, Kaeon Johnson, Libby Wallisch, Coach Pam Wallisch, Faith Wallisch. Front row: JayDien Smailes-Sinclair, Reid Akkerman, Brynn Knutson. Missing: Arlo Anderson.

with the pinstriping done in his “Donut Boy” style. PHOTO COURTESY OF

The Red T-ball team for Orfordville for Summer 2023. Back row: Amelia Schmit, Coach Amelia Bakke, Luke Neild, Grayson James, Jack Neild, Coach Lydia Bakke, Lenora Seibert. Front row: Norah Schmit, Lane Houghton, Connor Schwartzlow. Missing: Ella Deegan.

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The Yellow T-ball team for Orfordville for Summer 2023. Back row: Nathan Komprood, Coach Tyler Engen, Kennedi Engen, Coach Anna Engen, Macii Kugel. Front row: Kaden Davies, Sawyer Martin, Dustin Wellnitz, Chase Wellnitz.

SUBMITTED PHOTOS Brodhead Independent-Register

Left: Hagstrom starts creating a female Mighty Mouse on a car for a customer whose nickname is “Mouse”. Right: The finished piece is shown on the side of the car.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Brodhead Independent-Register Hagstrom has a piece featured in a traveling art show called “Flyin’ Paint”. It is a large steel oval painted and hand gilded by him

Notice of the Board of Review For the City of Brodhead

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

EN that the Board of Review for the City of Brodhead of Green and Rock County shall hold its first meeting on the 11th day of September, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at:

City of Brodhead, 1111 W. 2nd Ave., Brodhead WI 53520

Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board:

Sec. 70.47(7) (aa), Wis. Stats., provides that the BOR may deny a hearing to a property owner who does not allow the assessor to complete an exterior view. However, the Wisconsin Supreme Court expressed due process concerns regarding

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF

a similarly worded statute in Milewski v.Town of Dover, 2017 WI 79, 377 Wis. 2d 38, 899 N.W.2d 303. It is DOR’s recommendation to allow a BOR hearing even if the property owner denied an interior or exterior view. The lack of access to view, and the credibility of evidence offered can be managed as an evidentiary issue at a BOR hearing, rather than denying access to the BOR.

Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the School District of Albany that the budget hearing will be held at the School District of Albany in the Library, on the 30th day of August, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

• After the first BOR meeting and before the BOR’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the BOR may contact, or provide information to, a member of the BOR about that person’s objection except at a BOR session.

ADRC offers virtual caregiver class

Stress-busting program for family caregivers of people with dementia

The summary of the budget is printed below. Detailed copies of the budget are available for inspection in the District Office, 309 Vinton Street, Albany, WI.

Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the School District of Albany that the budget hearing will be held at the School District of Albany in the Library, on the 30th day of August, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The summary of the budget is printed below.

Dated this 26th day of July, 2023.

copies of the budget are available for inspection in the District Office, 309 Vinton Street, Albany, WI.

this 26th day of July, 2023.

Sherry Gertsch, District Clerk Notice

• No person may appear before the BOR, testify to the BOR by phone or contest the amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the BOR or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed under sub. (3) (a), that person provides to the BOR clerk a notice as to whether the person will ask for removal under sub. (6m) and if so which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.

Sherry Gertsch, District Clerk

Notice is hereby given to qualified electors of the School District of Albany, that the annual meeting of said district for the transaction of business, will be held at the School District of Albany in the Library, on the 30th day of August, 2023, immediately following the Budget Hearing.

Notice is hereby given to qualified electors of the School District of Albany, that the annual meeting of said district for the transaction of business, will be held at the School District of Albany in the Library, on the 30th day of August, 2023, immediately following the Budget Hearing.

this 26th day of July, 2023.

Dated this 26th day of July, 2023. Sherry

• When appearing before the BOR, the person must specify in writing, his or her estimate of the land value and improvements that he or she is objecting and the person must specify the information that he or she used to arrive at that estimate.

• No person may appear before the BOR, testify to the BOR by phone or object to a valuation; if the assessor or objector made the valuation using the income method; unless the person supplies the assessor with all the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under state law (sec. 73.03(2a), Wis. Stats.), that the assessor requests. The municipality or county must provide by ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses provided to the assessor under this paragraph and provide exceptions for persons using the information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determines that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under state law (sec. 19.35(1), Wis. Stats.).

Respectfully submitted, City of Brodhead

Nikolai Wahl, City Clerk

Published: 08/23/2023 & 08/30/2023

Posted: 08/18/2023

The Independent Register

8/23, 8/30/2023

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Town of Spring Valley Planning & Zoning CommitteeMeeting

Monday, August 28th, 2023

At the Orfordville Fire Station 173 North Wright Street, Orfordville, WI 6:00 PM

Agenda:

1. Call to Order

2. Reading and approval of minutes

3. Old business:

4. New Business: A.) 4619 S County Rd. T Brodhead, WI 53520-9270 Parcel Number 6-18-260.1 Beth Hellwig - parcel lines B.) 15043 W Lang Rd. Orfordville, Fritz Wenger for an A1 Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a pg. 22 (F) Non-Agricultural Business/ Home Occupation - selling and servicing cargo trailers on two acres of the 20 acre parcel C.) Conditional Use Permits

5. Building Permits: 16049 W Dorner Rd. Brodhead, WI 53520-9024 - Gregory & Constance Grenawalt - new residence to replace residence lost to fire.

6. Audience communication:

7. Adjournment

The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Rock County is offering a nine-week “Stress-Busting for Family Caregivers of People with Dementia” virtual class, as developed at the University of Texas Health Science Center by Sharon Lewis and the WellMed Charitable Foundation, beginning Monday, Sept. 25, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., running through Monday, Nov. 20. Registration is required by Monday, Sept. 11.

Who is SBP for?

Anyone caring for someone with a form of dementia will benefit from this program.

What is SBP?

The Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers of People with Dementia is a proven curriculum developed by Sharon L. Lewis, RN, PhD, FAAN, in conjunction with the University of Texas Health Science Center and the WellMed Charitable Foun-

DWD gives grant to Edgerton School

The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced on Aug. 10 awards of $227,520 in Technical Education Equipment Grants to seven school districts, including Edgerton in Rock County.

Grants funded through the Wisconsin Fast Forward Program will help school districts expand advanced manufacturing education programs. As a result, 1,033 students will connect to high-wage, high-demand, and high-skill careers.

High school students will train in advanced manufacturing fields to prepare for stable careers while they obtain dual enrollment credits, industry-endorsed certificates, and technical endorsements on high school diplomas. Advanced manufacturing uses innovative technology to improve products and processes.

Schools will use these technical education equipment grants to install new equipment such as computer numerical control (CNC) machines, robotic welders, fiber laser cutting machines, and more.

The Edgerton School District of Rock County will receive $10,000 to purchase a 4x4 CNC Plasma Table, which will teach students about manufacturing, metalwork, business, and CNC programming. The new table will provide students with hands-on experience in

UW-La Crosse announces graduates

dation which teaches stress management, relaxation tools, coping strategies and problem-solving skills with a support group component. Participants view the program as a source of strength and support for their caregiving role.

“Caregivers of someone with dementia experience high levels of stress, anxiety and depression. Dealing with those issues in a healthy way is vital to a caregiver’s well-being. Consequently, to care for the person with dementia, the caregiver must first learn how to care for themselves,” said Karen Tennyson, dementia care specialist at the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Rock County.

Reserve a spot today for the Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers of People with Dementia by contacting Karen Tennyson at 608-7413615 or karen.tennyson@ co.rock.wi.us.

CNC machining and manufacturing.

CHS may build soybean facility in Evansville

The Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board and the Wisconsin Soybean Association are cautiously cheering the news that CHS is considering Evansville for a proposed 70-million-bushel oilseed processing facility.

According to CHS officials, Evansville is among several sites being considered to expand its soy processing capabilities.

“We’re excited about the news that CHS is exploring building a soybean crushing and oil processing facility in Wisconsin,” said Patrick Mullooly, chair of WSMB. “The Marketing Board funded a feasibility study this year, and we know Wisconsin has ample soybeans to support a project like this.” Music at the Marv schedule for this week Music at the Marv will be held in the 50 block of South Main Street in downtown Janesville directly behind the Marvin Roth Pavilion on Tuesday night. Weather permitting the street will be blocked from 5 to 8 p.m. Music at the Marv features live music, food vendors, beverages and fun.

Aug. 29:

• Neeno Fredricks Project

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Chris Duemler Chairman

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The following area students completed degree requirements at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in May.

UW-La Crosse, founded in 1909, is one of 13 four-year institutions in the University of Wisconsin System. UWL has more than 10,400 fulland part-time students enrolled in 101 undergraduate, 28 graduate and two doctoral academic programs. UW-La Crosse, a top-ranked national university, is the No. 1 public university in Wisconsin with fewer than 25,000 students.

Students earning degrees in May include:

Brodhead • Zoe Tresemer, Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood through Middle Childhood Education Major, Highest Honors

Orfordville

• Jade Mason, Bachelor of Science, Marketing Major Milton student graduates from Univ. of Vermont Nicholas Robinson of Milton graduated from UVM with a bachelor’s in Microbiology. UVM President Suresh Garimella conferred degrees on an estimated 3,383 graduates at the university’s 222nd Commencement ceremony.

Class A CDL Driver

Part-time driving position. Hopper, tank endorsement. Flexible to suit your schedule. Good pay and equipment.

Horizon1@ticon.net or text only to 608-751-1059 442699

ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE

Rock Valley Publishing , your hometown newspapers serving the stateline has an opening for an experienced Media Sales Representative to call on current and new accounts in a protected sales territory.

Growing area with many new businesses, this is a great opportunity for the right applicant.

We publish newspapers, shoppers and niche publications throughout the stateline. You have the opportunity to sell into all Rock Valley Publishing. L.L.C. publications, making your paycheck much larger!

For immediate consideration send resume/job history to:

Vicki Vanderwerff, Director of Advertising

Email: vicki@southernlakesnewspapers.com

Fax: (262) 725-6844

Misc Services

ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEAN-

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USE HAPPY JACK® Use Happy Jack® Kennel Dip™ as an area spray to control fleas, ticks, stable flies & mosquitoes where they breed. Biodegradeable. At Tractor Supply® (www.happyjackinc.com)

Automobiles

2000 GMC SAVANA 3500 5.7L, 179,940 mi., some rust, but very solid. Quiet-running work truck.

$4,500. 608-445-2067

2003 INFINITY 4 door, model G35, runs good, $1200 OBO. 224-337-2888

2006 CADILAC DTS LUXURY

1 116,500 Miles. Heated front & back leather seats, universal garage door opener. $5000 OBO. (262) 763-2077

Boats

1977 SYLVAN 16’ CONSOLE STEERING w/cover, replaced flooring, transum, carpet, swivel seats. 1985-50HP Mercury SS prop. Minn Kota trolling motor. Lowrance locator, down riggers,trailer and xtra’s. $3,500 OBO. 262-758-7663.

1985 ALUMACRAFT LUNKER

V16 DLX ‘96 40hp Evin. Custom Trailer. Must see. $5,000. Ready to go. 262-594-2469 Eagle.

1989 17’ MAXUM I/O w/trl, 3.0 Merc,4 cyl., 130 HP, open bow, good cover. $2,200 708-9809412.

Campers and RVs

2021 KEYSTONE DUTCHMAN 35’ 5th Wheel. Mint cond., king bed, fireplace, residential fridge, double vanity sink, pantry, lots of storage. $39,900. 262-620-6794.

Motorcycles

2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FX Softtail. Vince & hind pipes. Runs & looks very good. $6,500/ OBO. 608-934-5411

Sports/Classic Cars

2008 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE Auto, pwer brakes & steering, air cond., red, 157000 mi., $5,200. OBO. 262-662-5050.

AVENGER FORD GT40 Mid eng., Buick turbo v-6, 4 sp., tube frame w/roll bar. See the movie “Ford Verses Ferrari.” Many spare parts. Please call 847-838-1916.

MANTA MIRAGE, STREET CANAM CAR Mid. eng. Chev V8,4 spd, tube frame w/roll bar, Almag 35 custom wheels, bright yellow, excellent cond., show winner. Please call for details. 847-8381916

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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familiar/ status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-900-669-9777. The toll-free tele phone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Wanted to Buy

SMALL HOUSE fixer upper, in the country or the edge of town. Will pay cash. 815-291-5021

for sale

Announcements

CLASSIFIED IN-COLUMN ADS cannot be credited or refunded after the ad has been placed. Ads canceled before deadline will be removed from the paper as a service to our customers, but no credit or refund will be issued to your account.

DISCLAIMER NOTICE This publication does not knowingly accept fraudulent or deceptive advertising. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all ads, especially those asking for money in advance.

Burial Needs

7 CEMETERY PLOTS Willing to sell as a group or individually. Located at Roselawn Memory Gardens 3045 WI-67, Lake Geneva, WI 53147. This is a private sale. Contact Randy, the seller at randy@slpublishers.com.

Football

CONTEST RULES:

1. Pick the teams listed in each advertisement on this page. Indicate the winner by writing in the name of the team opposite the advertiser’s name on the entry form. No scores. Just pick winners.

2. Pick a number which you think will be the highest number of points scored by any one team on this page and place this number in the space provided near the bottom of the entry form. This will be used to break ties and if a tie remains, one winner will be chosen via random drawing from all correct entries.

3. One entry only from each contestant. Entries must be brought to The Independent-Register office by 4:30 p.m. Friday or postmarked no later than Friday of each week and mailed to The Independent-Register, 917 W. Exchange St., Brodhead, WI, 53520.

4. Must be ten years of age or older to qualify.